Kryptoglow Glow-In-The-Dark Knife Scales

[Shoots4Fun]

I recently bought these Glow-In-The-Dark Knife Scales for my Ontario RAT-3 knife. So far I really love them and thought I'd give a little review and post some pics.

The scales replaced easily the stock Micarta handles on my RAT-3 fixed blade. The texture of the scales are very similar to the Micarta. If anything, they perhaps a little more grip to them. I'll try to post some up close pics, but overall I would say the texture is comparable. The don't get too slippery when wet. So far, I haven't gotten them too dirty or muddy. The instructions say clean them with a "Magic Eraser" cleaning pad and one was even included with the purchase.

The fit and finish in my opinion was at least as good as the Micarta scales.

Here is the knife prior to the new scale installation.

Here they are on the RAT-3. They fit into the sheath just perfectly.

Here they are in a "low light situation"...

And in a "no light" situation...(I noticed after I took the photo the "dim" spot in the top of the handle due to where the lanyard was lying over the scales in the daylight while it was charging.)

They definitely glow for some time after being charged in natural sunlight or via light bulbs. I haven't done an effective test to see exactly how bright or how long they stay. I think they are excellent for camping as well.

I'll be happy to give the email contact information if you PM me, but I am in no way connected to this seller except that I love the product. Their less than complete website shows they make them for the BK2, ESEE, RAT, Kershaw, and other knife manufactures and shows plans for gun grips and flashlight rings. Here it is:

Kabar Becker - KRYPTOGLOW

You an also find them on eBay, where I found mine. Here the Kryptoglow store on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/kryptoglow/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

I love the product and thought I'd pass it along...

 

[Bradsknives]

It has been reported that any extended use of those can lead to cancer.

Seriously....those are really cool!

 

[cornfused]

I think they look cool, just don't see any for ESEE yet.

 

[Shoots4Fun]

It has been report that any extended use of those can lead to cancer.

Seriously....those are really cool!

Thanks. We've been joking that we hope they're not radioactive...

Fingers crossed. May have to get one of those Geiger counters from the next 1500...

 

[Knife Lady]

They might fit the ESEE 3 too. Not sure as I do not deal with any Ontario products. I hope they do cause they are really cool and if so I will try to carry them.

 

[MadBomber]

They might fit the ESEE 3 too. Not sure as I do not deal with any Ontario products. I hope they do cause they are really cool and if so I will try to carry them.

If you end up carrying them, and they make a set for the ESEE 4,5, or Izula, let me know. I'd love to try out a set! (just as soon get them from you as ebay)

 

[Shoots4Fun]

Knife Lady, that'd be awesome to see you carry those. I'll PM you shortly with the direct email address.

They do have them for the Izula, ESEE 3/4, and Junglas.

I may add them to my RTAK II but I thought I'd field test them a little longer.

It is cool because they also come in glow-in-the-dark purple/blue, the green I have, and a light/ice blue color. There are also not glow-in-the-dark ones.

 

[Shoots4Fun]

Here's the Izula scales...

 

[Shoots4Fun]

ESEE 6 in the purple/blue...

 

[Charlie2]

Purple / blue are AWESOME..!!!!!

 

[grunt soldier]

these are pretty wild. i checked at the website though and it doesn't appear any of the esee stuff is available yet. only the kabar shows up for sale

 

[Shoots4Fun]

these are pretty wild. i checked at the website though and it doesn't appear any of the esee stuff is available yet. only the kabar shows up for sale

Yeah, I talked to the guy over email when I got mine. The website is not finished yet. All of the ESEE and other items, including some pretty cool 1911 grips are on eBay for the time being.

Here's the link to the eBay store:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/kryptoglow/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

 

[Knife Lady]

Shoots you are AWESOME buddy.
Thanks a bunch.

 

[Shoots4Fun]

Shoots you are AWESOME buddy.
Thanks a bunch.

No problem. Hope to see them in your display at some point...

 

[Knife Lady]

If you end up carrying them, and they make a set for the ESEE 4,5, or Izula, let me know. I'd love to try out a set! (just as soon get them from you as ebay)

As always buddy we appreciate you support and business.

 

[Shoots4Fun]

Izula with Krytoglow

I promise this will be the last glow-in-the-dark thing I post for a while...I solemnly swear it...

However, I just got the blue glow scales for my Izula...thought I'd show the pics...

They're not as bright as the green ones in the darkness, but I kind of like the subtleness better.

On my bag in daylight...

In daylight...

In darkness from the face and then side...

I'm like a kid with these things...

 

[grunt soldier]

very cool. would be great for camping and woods walking at night. help you find it in the dark no problem

 

[Knife Lady]

very COOL indeed.

 

[bwframe]

The neighbor kid called a bit ago with a doe to be field dressed. The RC-4 made quick work of things, but working under flashlight, a set of these scales would have been great.

More than once the knife "disappeared" while laying on the ground. Once I kicked it with a rubber boot. Another time I was pulling innards out towards the blade on the ground.

 

[cubby]

i didn't see it listed, on the site, but does it say what material it ACTUALLY is? the only reason i ask is because typically the GITD SCALES are pretty brittle, ie: if dropped, they break or chip. shadetree was making some with pieces of moonglow/epoxy that are more impact resistant.

i LOVE moonglow and the similiar products. they are so cool. the SAKs in moonglow are just plain awesome. and micheal burch's knives with MG are ALWAYS spectacular!